A Tribute to Bacchus

ANSWERS:

1.This sparkling wine is produced by inducing the in-bottle secondary fermentation of

wine to effect carbonation. It is named after the a region of France.The French monk
Dom Perignon developed many advances in the production of this beverage.Grapes used
for this drink are generally picked earlier, when sugar levels are lower and acid levels
higher.Always served cold, and is best drunk at a temperature of around 07 to 09°C.
Name this white wine.

ANS: Champagne

2. This drink, banned in many countries due to its harmful neurological effects is a
distilled, highly alcoholic(45% and 89.9%), anise-flavored spirit derived from herbs
including the flowers and leaves of the medicinal plant called wormwood.Often referred
to as la Fée Verte ("The Green Fairy") because of its coloring — typically pale or
emerald green, but sometimes clear.Identify this liquor, which originated in Switzerland
as an elixir.

ANS: Absinthe

3. This now-popular drink is a distilled alcohol made from the agave plants found in
Mexico. A single shot of the alcohol is often served with salt and a slice of lemon or lime.
The salt lessens the "burn" of the liquor and the sour fruit balances and enhances the
flavor. Which drink ?

ANS: Tequila

4. X is an Indian liquor made from either coconut or the juice of the cashew apple.In the
traditional method of making X, the cashew apples are manually crushed for the juice.
The product, is got after three successive distillations and has a strength of 42% alc/vol.X
is often used in cocktails. Two common mixers are tonic water and lemonade, but it can
also be enjoyed on its own, on the rocks, or perhaps with a slice of lime. Identify X.

ANS: Fenny or Feni

5. This liquor gets its name from Dutch for “fire wine”and usually contains 40–60% ethyl
alcohol by volume. Unless specified otherwise, it is made from grape wine. It is normally
consumed as an after-dinner drink. Cognac and Armagnac are types of this drink. Best
drunk at cool room temperature. Often it is slightly warmed, by holding the glass in the
cup of the palm or gently heating with a candle. Fruits like apple, plum, peach, cherry,
raspberry, blackberry, and apricot can also be used to make this drink. Which spirit is
being described here?
ANS: Brandy (short for Brandywine)